Description
Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits are a delicious and creamy dessert that captures the flavors of fall with pumpkin puree, spices, and a light mousse texture, perfect for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until well combined.
- In serving glasses, layer the pumpkin mousse with crushed graham crackers.
- Top with additional whipped cream and chopped pecans if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Dessert, No-bake Dessert